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Whenever someone uses the word “fair” about taxes it always seems to mean that they shouldn’t pay more but others should. There also some good economic reasons
by zeroonetwothree 3mo ago
Whenever someone uses the word “fair” about taxes it always seems to mean that they shouldn’t pay more but others should.
There also some good economic reasons that a “wealth tax” is a bad option compared to other types of taxes.
- chabes 3mo agoFair means even playing field. These dudes are used to a system that they can cheat. I pay taxes. These people spend copious amounts to avoid paying. There is an economic threshold of money spent vs money not taxed. They spend within that threshold, but the money helps only them.
- bronson 3mo agoIf they paid the 35% that I pay, then it would be fair. It sounds like you think billionaires should pay close to 0%?
- the_gastropod 3mo agoMind sharing these good economic reasons?
- cjkaminski 3mo agoWhenever someone uses the word "fair" about taxes, I assume they mean we should reverse course on the decades-long pattern of reducing the tax burden on companies and the wealthiest individuals here in America. Fair taxation isn't a punishment. Paying taxes is what responsible citizens do. It's an act of patriotism and pride.
- sbayg 3mo ago> patriotism and pride You realize nationalism is the source of all evil in the world, right? Is Brin even a citizen?
- cjkaminski 3mo agoPatriotism != Nationalism
- tim-tday 3mo agoCapital gains (rich people) is taxed at 10%. Wages (everyone but rich people) are taxed more like 30%. It is objectively true that rich people don’t pay their fair share. Seeing them fight tooth and nail to maintain the unfair status quo is a bad look.